I AM WITH YOU!! I too dabbled in the low-carb thing in college and was the same way. I distinctly remember walking up to what we called “upper campus” with Mike one time and actually needing to sit on a bench halfway there because I was too tired to keep walking. So sad.

And the thing about cutting carbs – is that it might work for a while (maybe even a long while) but it’s not sustainable long term. Your body (and brain!) need carbs to function!

I’m always down for some orzo too so this is a meal I can get behind for more than one reason!

I am all about simple meals like this and really need to start brainstorming more. Simplicityyyy. Yes!!! — Oh yah…no carbs? What? No thank you. My gluten-free switch had no affect on my carb intake. Although, I definitely did the south beach diet after gaining weight in my juinor year of college. Lost 10 then probably gained 12 back as soon as 1 piece of bread touched my lips. Fun stuff! 😉 haha

Ok, this looks and sounds so delicious!!! Gotta try! And I get what you’re coming from, I can’t function without carbs either haha 😉 I’ve tried to cut them before just like you but the cravings are unbearable.

I believe the carb thing is totally genetic! My dad and I are wired the exact same way. We shut down without carbs. Whenever we feel grumpy, my mom quietly goes and gets a chunk of bread or crackers or something carby and shoves it in front of us. Instant mood changer! Now my son is the same way–some of us are just wired to need our carbs!
We needed something quick for supper last night and I made almost the same thing. Just used Isreali couscous and sauteed lots of veggies with lots of nooch–my kids loved it! I think I’ll try this recipe for my kids lunch–thanks!

Carbs will never leave my life. Even when I try to cut down on carbs, I still eat tons. Love forever. This salad looks perfect to make ahead and bring to school with me. I could throw some chicken in there and make it a meal!

I had to do a really low-carb diet when I was pregnant because it’s what helped me manage my gestational diabetes, and it was AWFUL. Definitely made me realize that portion control with carbs is a huge weakness of mine!

Now thankfully I know what a portion size looks like and I’m no longer carb free (should I get a gold star?!)

Is it weird that I started singing Taylor Swift in my head when you said neverevereverever? (I’m a guy, for real, I swear). And then I thought of how carbs could fit into a Weird Al version of her song. Like “youuuu are never-ever-ever, quitting carbs forever”.